# MyStuff2 Pro vs MelonCrate Home Inventory

The clearest difference is rating: MelonCrate Home Inventory at 5.0 against MyStuff2 Pro's 4.4. MelonCrate Home Inventory also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). MyStuff2 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (533 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyStuff2 Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and MelonCrate Home Inventory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MelonCrate Home Inventory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyStuff2 Pro has 533 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyStuff2 Pro ships an update fortnightly, MelonCrate Home Inventory every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyStuff2 Pro | MelonCrate Home Inventory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystuff2-pro/id550892332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meloncrate-home-inventory/id6752291173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **533** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rick Maddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/287115069) | [Blackstone AI (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838678636) |

## What reviewers say

### MyStuff2 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystuff2-pro/id550892332)

Easily catalog and organize all your possessions, from collections to household items. Features like barcode scanning, customizable categories, and data syncing help you manage your inventory, avoid duplicate purchases, and prepare for emergencies.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for easy data entry, Customizable categories and fields, Cross-device data syncing, Import/export data via CSV, Excel, PDF, Multiple database support, Search, filter, and sort capabilities, User-defined actions and bundles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Color Schemes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Branding | $3.99 | one-time |
| Import/Export Spreadsheets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Databases | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation Level 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unrestricted Items | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and customizable database
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Excellent organization and tracking
- 👍 Flexible and adaptable to various needs
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode scanning functionality
- 🐛 Confusing user interface for new users
- 🐛 Limitations on number of items in free version
- 🔋 Concerns about data loss and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding items or photos
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing product images and data
- Limitations on number of items in free version

**Requested features**

- Improved barcode scanning and product data lookup
- More intuitive user interface and onboarding
- Ability to edit and customize existing databases
- Enhanced sync and backup options (e.g., Dropbox)
- Expanded default categories and templates


### MelonCrate Home Inventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meloncrate-home-inventory/id6752291173)

Quickly catalog your home items with a speed-first approach. Organize anything with unlimited nesting, search, and filter options. Set reminders for expirations and loans, and export data for insurance or moving.

**Highlights:** Multi-card item entry, Sticky location inheritance, Duplicate last item feature, Unlimited nesting for organization, Search and filter by name/location, Temporary/borrowed item tracking, PDF export with photos and values, Expiry, warranty, and loan alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $95.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyStuff2 Pro free?

MyStuff2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MelonCrate Home Inventory free?

MelonCrate Home Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyStuff2 Pro or MelonCrate Home Inventory?

MelonCrate Home Inventory is rated higher. MyStuff2 Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while MelonCrate Home Inventory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyStuff2 Pro or MelonCrate Home Inventory have ads?

Neither MyStuff2 Pro nor MelonCrate Home Inventory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyStuff2 Pro or MelonCrate Home Inventory?

MyStuff2 Pro ships an update fortnightly, and MelonCrate Home Inventory every 10 days. Most recently, MyStuff2 Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and MelonCrate Home Inventory on September 20, 2026.

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